Couriers working for delivery firm, Hermes, have been ruled to be workers, not self-employed, by an Employment Tribunal.
Amazon faces worker status battle over ‘self-employed’ delivery drivers
Online retail giant Amazon has been targeted with a legal challenge over the worker status of its delivery drivers in the UK, it has emerged in recent days.
Employers urged to address mental health in the workplace
New research published by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) in recent days suggests that UK employers need to do more to address mental health issues in the workplace.
Employers urged to be more flexible with understanding of religious beliefs
Equalities Minister Victoria Atkins is warning businesses to be more understanding about the religious beliefs of their employees ahead of new official guidance that will crack down on ‘non-secular intolerance’.
Scaffolding firm fined over health and safety failings
A scaffolding company has been heavily fined over a number of health and safety failings which emerged after a new employee sustained work-related injuries.